I'm about to have fleur de lis tummy tuck. Will high protein diet help the process of healing? And would liquid protein be best?

I appreciate your question. Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc.  I would recommend that you go to The American Society of Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons in your area.  You c...

Hello and thank you for your question! What you are describing sounds like there is fluid under the abdominal tissue. This is something that the body produces and sometimes can accumulate in areas where there is a significant amount of empty space. As long as there is no infection present this ...

I am so sorry to hear about the discomfort you are feeling after your recent abdominoplasty. Here are some of the instructions that we provide our patients at my office, hoping that it will help with all issues similar to what you are feeling now. With #cosmeticsurgery  such as #...

It seems like you are healing quite well.  I do not see any major bulging from the top of your tummy.  Please see your surgeon if you are concerned, however.The upper bulging you experience occurs after eating because the stomach expands to handle the food before digestion.  When tummy mu...

Hello and thank you for your question. It is highly dependent on the technique used.  I agree with you that the belly button is one of the most important aspects of the surgery.  The belly button should be designed in a way to become an innie with no visible external scar, producing a natural l...

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (2 weeks post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol...